Aero India is a biennial air show and aviation exhibition held in Bengaluru, India, at the Yelahanka Air Force Station. It is organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation, Ministry of Defence.
Organisers The Ministry of Defence, Indian Air Force, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Department of Space, Defence Exhibition Organisation, the Union Civil Aviation Ministry and other such organisations organise the Aero India show.
Air shows
The first edition of the air show was held in 1996. Subsequently, the Aero India has emerged as a significant military aviation exhibition. The Mikoyan MiG-35 and F-16IN Super Viper were unveiled for the first time at the 6th and 7th editions of Aero India respectively.
The 15th and the most recent edition of the Aero India was held from 10 to 14 February 2025. The theme of the event is "The Runway to a Billion Opportunities". While only business visitors will be allowed on the first three days of the event, general public will have a chance to visit and enjoy the air shows on the last two days.
Gallery
See also Farnborough Airshow Indo Defence Expo & Forum Paris Air Show
References
External links
Aero India AeroIndia.org is a volunteer collaborative project to provide Aer India 2007 News, Photographs and Videos Aero India 2005 Photographs and web coverage at India Defence Photo feature of Aero India Show 2001 on www.bangalorebest.com "Aero India show begins on Wednesday..." – rediff.com article dated 4 February 2003 "Aero India show attracts 146 companies" – The Financial Express story dated 28 January 2005